§ 18-4-9. Periodic summonses; original filing date limiting extension

GA Code § 18-4-9 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) Summonses of garnishment may issue from time to time until the judgment is paid or the garnishment proceeding is otherwise terminated.

(b) No new summons of garnishment on the same affidavit of garnishment shall be issued after two years from the date of the original filing of such affidavit. After two years, the garnishment proceeding based on such affidavit shall automatically stand dismissed unless there are funds remaining in the registry of the court or a new summons of garnishment has been issued in the preceding 30 days.